Success Stories
The Literary Consultancy is very proud of the talented writers it has helped over the years. Whilst TLC did not set up as a talent scouting operation, but rather to provide informed editorial advice to people writing at all levels, we are well-positioned to keep a steady eye on real writing talent, whilst writing markets fluctuate. We have been instrumental in helping many writers find their place with publishers and publish independently to great success, and this list represents just a small selection of those who’ve gone on to get book deals, top bestseller lists, become bookclub favourites, have their books recommended by Oprah, made into films starring Hollywood actors, and gain media coverage across the UK and internationally. We’re incredibly proud, and very lucky to feature their kind words about TLC here.
“I sent my first draft to The Literary Consultancy for a critique and was really impressed with the insightful report I received. My reader pulled no punches; she thought the novel needed a complete restructuring – and she was right.”
Shelley Harris,
Jubilee,
Weidenfeld & Nicolson (Orion)
“I’m absolutely sure Rory’s Boys would never have been published without Sara Maitland’s expert assessment, constructive suggestions and, above all, enormous encouragement to keep working at it. It was worth every penny of the fee.”
Alan Clark,
Rory’s Boys,
Bliss
“The guidance I received from TLC at this early stage of my writing career has proved invaluable.”
Catherine Pearson,
E. J. Rudsdale’s Journals of Wartime Colchester,
The History Press Ltd
“The feedback I had from Alan Wilkinson about structure and presentation came at a time I was uncertain about how to proceed in the writing of a quite complicated book. The final structure owed much to your reader’s comments.”
Ronald Ram,
The Thread of Identity,
Amberly
“TLC introduced my work to agents and publishers on my behalf. I suspect no-one would have looked at it otherwise.”
Jenny Downham,
Before I Die,
David Fickling Books, Random House
“TLC’s report was very honest and highlighted key strengths and weaknesses which can be overlooked whilst in the midst of writing. All in all, my report really helped me to stand back and simplify and clarify my writing, to give what is hopefully now a good and compelling read.”
Amanda Addison,
Lost for Words,
Chipmunka
